No charges in Kipnes Centre sexual assault complaint
Edmonton Police says they are not laying charges in a sexual assault complaint involving two residents at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans.
Officers were called to the care home last Friday to investigate allegations a 79-year-old man inappropriately touched a 79-year-old woman.
Investigators found the man had dementia and could not form the 'mens rea' or guilty mind to knowingly commit a criminal act.
Police say they are not investigating any other incidents at the Kipnes Centre.
Another incident first reported by CBC earlier this year was reviewed by Protection of Persons in Care. The event was not reported to police.
On Thursday, Health Minister Sarah Hoffman revealed that police were investigating a report of abuse at the seniors facility.
Hoffman said that Alberta Health Services and CapitalCare have completed reviews at the Kipnes Centre. AHS is now monitoring the centre to address all concerns uncovered by the review.
